I just heard from a friend of mind that the UK will no longer allow people over the age of 75 to rent cars. 1.) is this true in other EU countries? Is there a way around this? Auto leasing, etc. Please help!!
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17422 posts
I am curious about this topic as well.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11875 posts
Drivers under 25 or over 70 years of age may need to pay an extra fee.
This is the wording I find when using expedia to search for rental in England and Italy.
Once you decide where in the EU you will be renting and which agency, you can determine if your age brings a prohibition or surcharge.
Did you ask your friend where he obtained his info?
Posted by
11569 posts
We found it depends on the rental car company.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33819 posts
that is not a government regulation.
Posted by
Tunbridge Wells
6113 posts
I just looked on the U.K. Hertz and Sixt websites and there is reference to a minimum age but no maximum.
Posted by
Atlanta
995 posts
Or you could be like John McCain’s mother. When she was in France in her nineties, the rental agencies deemed her too old to be renting a car, So she BOUGHT one! (I hope I can be like Mrs. McCain someday.)
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7937 posts
Seems I saw something, somewhere, referring to no rentals to drivers over 72, but not certain for what country.
Italy definitely has limits for younger drivers, higher charges for being under a certain age. I believe there are limits for older drivers, too, but can’t recall details at the moment. As indicated above, it should be confirmed with the rental company, and that could vary. One company might welcome your business even if another turns you away.
Posted by
Reading, PA, USA
1637 posts
Hertz in England refused to rent a car to me because I was over 75.
Posted by
Puyallup, WA
136 posts
Enterprise rented to me in England at age 78.